the
matter,
Vi?” came
naturally,
as all
eyes
turned
toward
her. “My
dear – ”
she said
at large,
and then
addressed
Rosemary,
“my dear –
it’s
nothing. I
really
can’t say
a word.”
“You’re
among
friends,”
said Abe.
“Well,
upstairs I
came upon
a scene,
my dears –
” Shaking
her head
cryptically
she broke
off just
in time,
for Tommy
arose and
addressed
her
politely
but
sharply
“It’s
inadvisable
to comment
on what
goes on in
this
house.”